Description
A refreshing and vibrant Citrus Avocado Salad featuring a colorful medley of blood oranges, cara cara oranges, tangelo, and grapefruit, paired with creamy avocado slices. Topped with roasted salted pistachios, fresh mint, and a zesty homemade orange-lemon vinaigrette that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This light and nutritious salad is perfect as a starter or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Avocado
- 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
- 2 cara cara oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 tangelo, peeled and sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- Small handful fresh mint leaves
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Vinaigrette
- Zest of 1/2 a navel orange
- Juice of 1 navel orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, finely chopped shallot, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth, emulsified dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Assemble the salad: On a large plate or serving platter, artfully arrange the sliced blood oranges, cara cara oranges, tangelo, and grapefruit alongside the thinly sliced avocados. Drizzle several tablespoons of the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the fruit and avocado.
- Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle the salad with torn fresh mint leaves and coarsely chopped roasted salted pistachios for crunch and flavor contrast. Finish with a few pinches of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the taste. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the honey to 1 teaspoon.
- Use any citrus fruits you have on hand; blood oranges and cara cara oranges add beautiful color and sweetness.
- For a nut-free version, omit pistachios or substitute with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- To prep ahead, make the vinaigrette up to one day in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- Peel the citrus fruits carefully to remove all the pith for a sweeter flavor and better presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: citrus avocado salad, blood orange salad, healthy salad, avocado salad with nuts, fresh mint salad, no-cook salad, summer salad
